My friend currently doesn't have a computer but would like me to build him one.
He plays video games on a console so thats not really an issue.

He'll be using the computer for internet browsing, streaming video, media storage.
Main monitor will be his 1080p Samsung lcd tv.
$600 is the budget.
I'll overclock the cpu as high as I can for a good 24/7 oc.

PSU - this I'm not sure about I know this system doesn't require much power but I was thinking down the road I could see this rig getting a dedicated video card and more HDDs. So should I go with a 450watt or what?
Any recommendations for the PSU would be great!

Computer Case - will prob end up being Antec 300 but really just a CHEAP decently made case is whats needed.
Any recommendations on the case would be great!
As for the other components, kinda set on the CPU/MOBO since it'll be using onboard graphics and audio.
Other than that I'm open to suggestions.

Help is greatly appreciated!

_dangtx_

September 26, 2010 04:08 PM

hmmmm.....

thats quite a bit of juice for the use it will get. you know you can get a low end celly or athlon do it it as well? :) itll save quite a bit

case wise, ps04b. or maybe try the new cm, 912?

power supply, antec earthwatts 380 will be plenty, if no big videocard sees the system. so maybe go with a gt240? or used 8800gt. a bit stronger.

xlilmissmjx

September 26, 2010 04:14 PM

Cases: Cooler Master HAF 912 or 690II Basic/Advanced.

PSU: Corsair VX450/550 or even the TX650 if on special close to the 550's price as it will allow your mate to get a beefy gpu later on if needed.

Good luck with the build :thumb:

bf1

September 26, 2010 04:15 PM

Agreed!, haf 912

backpack

September 26, 2010 06:15 PM

The Silverstone Precision PS04B will work great. Also its $22 cheaper than the HAF 912. Thanks for the tip!

Everyone has excellent suggestions for a nice build, but considering its uses I would go with dangtx suggestions. Athlon II x2 or x3, 880g MOB (use onboard graphics), earthwatts 380 or corsair 400cx, ps04b or coolermaster elite case, and stock cooler. A huge oc is not really going to do anything on an internet machine. You could up the PSU to a 500-550w if you want to add a decent video card down the road.

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Originally Posted by _dangtx_
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hmmmm.....

thats quite a bit of juice for the use it will get. you know you can get a low end celly or athlon do it it as well? :) itll save quite a bit